Japanese symbol for “lighthearted”
気軽
きがる
Romaji: kigaru
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; sprightly
In Japanese, lighthearted is 気軽, read きがる (kigaru).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-na carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; sprightly
- n ease
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “lighthearted”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 快活 | かいかつ kaikatsu | cheerful; lively; lighthearted |
| 安易 | あんい an'i | easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic |
| 軽い | かるい karui | slight; small; gentle |
| 直 | ちょく choku | easygoing; lighthearted; friendly |
| 気軽い | きがるい kigarui | cheerful; buoyant; lighthearted |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 気持ち | きもち kimochi | feeling; sensation; mood |
| 人気 | にんき ninki | popularity; public favor |
| 気分 | きぶん kibun | feeling; mood |
| 元気 | げんき genki | lively; full of spirit; energetic |
| 電気 | でんき denki | electricity |
| 雰囲気 | ふんいき fun'iki | atmosphere; mood; ambience |
| 手軽 | てがる tegaru | easy; simple; informal |
| 軽い | かるい karui | light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “lighthearted”.
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